Water web is a distinctive look in turquoise. At higher grades it is rare and very desirable. In this video Mike explains the look and we see examplea from Kingman and Candelaria.

Challenges with XRF Data Neil Ray. West Texas Analytical Laboratory. XRF testing has significantly grown as an option to test unknown turquoise, and the algorithm is constantly improving with growing accuracy as more reference samples are constantly added to the dataset.  As much as the lab would like it to be, it is important to stress that the algorithm is not 100% accurate and only a probability of origin is returned.  Considering the number of mines and varieties of turqu

Scientific testing of turquoise by XRF analyses can be a bit dense for the lay person. Neil Ray unwinds the complexity in this report. Interpreting a P3M Turquoise Report and Frequently asked Questions Neil Ray, West Texas Analytical Laboratory P3M is software that was developed over the course of 10 years of research in geochemistry of various rock types. The software calculates mineralogy based on whole rock composition; analogous to the CIPW norm used in igneous rocks. An 

On the Many Variations of Bisbee Turquoise and its Identification – Geochemical Indicators and Comparisons to Kingman Turquoise Neil Ray, West Texas Analytical Laboratory, Geochemist & Mineralogist Bisbee turquoise has always been considered an uncommon turquoise with a rich mining history; the pit was once considered a large-scale copper mine owned by the Phelps Dodge Corporation producing substantial amounts of recoverable copper.  Consequently, turquoise was deemed a waste

Robert Begay is a young Dine artist who is making extraordinary jewelry. In this video he tells of his background, his artistic influences, his love of turquoise and we see some beautiful jewelry.

Bruce Mead was the Bisbee Rock Man and he taught me how to cut turquoise. In this video he shows how to attach turquoise slabs to the doping stick for cutting. Its a bit rough but worth learning from a master lapidary.

Turquoise has captivated human imagination for thousands of years. Its vibrant blue-green hues evoke the vast skies and tranquil seas,...

Philander and Isiah Begay are master jewelers. They recently visited with Mike to talk turquoise and look at some beautiful stone.

In Part Two of my interview with Allan we see beautiful beads from China and also made by Danny Lopacki and Allan himself. Included is a...

Danny's Butterfly. Allan Voshall is well known to the readers of Chapter Five "First Contact" in Turquoise in America Part Two 1910-1990...

Lander Blue Pendant Darryl is a Navajo Master jeweler. His story is told in Turquoise in America Part Three The Stories of Turquoise...

Radioactive Turquoise, Uncovering the Mysteries of Green Chinese Turquoise Neil Ray, West Texas Analytical Laboratory, Geochemist &...

Gem Grade Bisbee in Don Supplee ring. Just as personality is expressed by people the energy of turquoise may be expressed in jewelry. In...

Highest grade Persian Nishabour Ajami set in traditional brass setting. In this video Mike interviews Shahriyar Zamansani with an update...

History is always growing with new information. In this video Mike brings new information to the story of Lander Blue.

Blue Wind turquoise Turquoise may be rare because of grade. Turquoise may be rare because of mine. Sometimes turquoise is rare due to...

Different looks and grade of Bisbee. A turquoise mine will show different looks and grade. Eighty percent or more of all turquoise...

Turquoise lovers love to see maps of the location of their favorite turquoise. Often these maps are inaccurate due to scale or by...

Gem Grade Blue Wind Blue Wind is a legendary turquoise with small production and very rare. In this video we hear the story of Blue Wind.

Neil Ray, West Texas Analytical Laboratory, Geochemist & Mineralogist (Neil Ray has been a guest contributor at Turquoise in America....